The Patriot War and Fort Mose-- Part 2

In March, these forces seized Fernadina on Amelia Island, right on the Georgia border.  Next order of business was to capture St. Augustine, further south.

On April 12, 1812, the First Regiment of U.S. Riflemen under the command of Lt. Col. Thomas A. Smith, occupied Fort Moosa (Fort Mose) near St. Augustine.  The Spanish attacked and drove Smith back to an encampment further from St. Augustine.

On May 11, 1812, the Spanish set fire to the fort to prevent it being reoccupied by the Americans in another attempt at taking St. Augustine.

--Brock-Perry